| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.33 | 5.762% | $172.7411 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.91 | 3.466% | $251.3293 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 7.369% | $256.6012 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.33 | 4.782% | $55.8802 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.32 | 8.721% | $74.2782 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.27 | 4.684% | $135.325 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.86 | 13.787% | $86.3188 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.01 | $1,032.4738 | $1,032.48 | $1,032.55 | $1,032.40 | |